The COVID-19 lockdown has the young, old and clueless flocking to their kitchens. Some food bloggers are putting together simple hacks for these unwilling chefs, with recipes that need minimal effort and fewer groceries

Not being able to have a night off cooking, due to restaurants and takeaways being closed during coronavirus lockdown, means many of us could do with a bit of dinner inspiration. These are 16 of our most popular easy-to-make recipes that don’t have crazily long ingredient lists.

This month, we are all about staying calm and getting ahead. Fill your freezer with sausage rolls, pasta bakes, lasagnes, curries and everything else in this list, and you;ll get through lockdown without even trying.

While you’re working remotely, make sure you stick to your regular eating schedule and keep yourself nourished — not just your stomach, but also your mind and heart. Eating a varied and healthy diet that includes ingredients such as walnuts that are rich in essential plant-based Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fibre may go a long way in helping you stay healthy. Walnuts add a beneficial mix of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to any dish that may reduce risk of heart diseases, lower the prevalence and frequency of depression and boost cognitive health. Here are some simple, yet delicious and healthy recipes

'Quarantine Kitchen' goes viral spreading the love for cooking during coronavirus, COVID-19
The Facebook group was created 3 weeks ago by a chef from Hampden. People post their favorite dishes and use ingredients almost anyone would have handy these days.